Thank you @warmaudio for the hospitality! New music loading…. @warmstudiosofficial is a whole vibe. Had to pick up that WA-251 Condenser Mic to add to the home lab. Thank you @ericg.wav for the great session.
“I am a powerful dreamer. I am living in my dream now.”
— Dave Chappelle
That line stayed with me.
A rainy day in The Bay.
The perfect backdrop to cut a moody record.
The office is wherever the work happens.
Today it was FM Studios, owned by the legendary @carlwheeler___ .
We tracked live B3 organ with @ronn_world .
Low lights. Leslie turning and all I heard from there was… Revival.
Engineered by @pereza.wav — steady hands on the board, letting the room breathe.
Grateful to be living in my dream.
Worked with @youngguru763 to mix a record in Los Angeles.
Some people are talented.
Some people are disciplined.
And then there are the ones who are truly gifted.
Working with Young Guru was one of those moments where you feel the level instantly. The intention. The detail. The ear.
I’ve been fortunate and blessed to collaborate with a few true craftsmen on this project — Masters of their craft — and I don’t take that lightly.
Grateful for the experience.
Grateful for the growth.
Grateful for the sound.
Los Angeles energy was different on this one.
Can’t wait for y’all to hear what we created.
– Charles II
📸: @createdigmanpub
NAMM 2026 — in an age of AI and rapidly advancing technology, what I still get excited about is connecting with people and spending time with analog gear.
Being on the floor, having real conversations, and getting hands-on with hardware is always a good reminder of why I love making music in the first place. Turning knobs, hearing gear react in real time, and sharing ideas with people who care about sound never gets old.
Technology keeps moving forward, and that’s a good thing—but experiences like this reinforce that the human side of music still matters. And of course, I had to knock out a few sessions while I was in LA too.
Special thank you to @warmaudio for the hospitality and for continuing to build great gear that fits right into modern workflows.
Last week in Miami at #ArtBasel was amazing.
Incredible energy, inspiring creators, and thoughtful conversations that pushed beyond the surface. From art to culture to the future of creativity, the ideas exchanged were as powerful as the work on display. Grateful for the connections, the perspective, and the thought leadership that continues to shape what’s next. #CLCII
